21st Century Education and New Literacies PDF

Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across Curriculum MODULE 1 21st Century Education and the New Literacies FERDINAND BULUSAN, PhD, EdD Associate Professor V, Isabela State University 21st-Century Education...

Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across Curriculum MODULE 1 21st Century Education and the New Literacies FERDINAND BULUSAN, PhD, EdD Associate Professor V, Isabela State University 21st-Century Education Schools A 21st-century education responds to the economic, technological, and Technology in societal shifts that are the Pedagogy Curriculum happening at an ever- increasing pace. It’s an education that sets children up to succeed Learning and Learning in the world. Environment LET’S TOUR AROUND SINGAPORE  BASED ON THE VIDEO, HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A 21st CENTURY CLASSROOM? 1. TECHNOLOGY-INTEGRATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Schools are equipped with interactive whiteboards, tablets, and high-speed internet for students to access digital resources and collaborate online. 2. PERSONALIZED LEARNING: Schools utilize adaptive learning software to tailor instruction to individual students' needs and paces. 3. COLLABORATIVE AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: Students work together on real-world projects, such as designing a community garden or conducting scientific experiments 4. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURAL AWARENESS: Schools offer international exchange programs and teach students about different cultures and perspectives. 5. LIFELONG LEARNING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS: Example: Schools focus on developing students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills to prepare them for a rapidly changing world.  THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THE 21ST CENTURY CURRICULUM It has critical attributes: NOT confined to a literal classroom building but a 1. interdisciplinary, learning environment where 2. project-based & research-driven. students: 3. integrates HO thinking skills, 1. collaborate with their 4. multiple intelligences, peers, 5. technology and multimedia, 2. exchange insights, 6. multiple literacies 3. coach and mentor one 7. and authentic assessments, another including service learning. 4. share talents and skills with other students.  UNDERSTANDING 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS (Prensky, 2001) Before 21st Century Education vs. 21st Century Education  Attributes of the 21st Century Education 1. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP 4. CREATIVITY Attribute: Students should be aware Attribute: Students should be able of and understand different cultures, perspectives, and global HOW? HOW? to generate new ideas, think outside the box, and express issues. themselves creatively. 2. CRITICAL THINKING 5. COMMUNICATION Attribute: Students should be able Attribute: Students should be able to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and solve problems HOW? HOW? to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. creatively. 3. COLLABORATION 6. DIGITAL LITERACY Attribute: Students should be able Attribute: Students should be able to work effectively with others to HOW? HOW? to use technology effectively and achieve common goals. responsibly. Literacy is defined by dictionaries as the state of being able to read and write (Literacy, Literate, n.d.) Functional or Practical Literacy: focuses on applying reading and writing skills to George Miller (1973) real-world situations. proposed three levels of the ability to use literacy to perform everyday CONVENTIONAL literacy: tasks like filling out forms, reading instructions, or understanding signs. Comprehension Literacy: goes beyond decoding and focuses on understanding the meaning of what is read. involves comprehending ideas, concepts, and information presented in written materials. Basic Literacy: ability to decode written materials and translate them into oral language. the foundation of reading and writing, including recognizing letters, words, and basic sentence structure. EXPANDED VIEWS OF LITERACY https://www.unesco.org/en/literacy/need-know EXPANDED VIEWS OF LITERACY The origin of "new literacies" FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW LITERACIES can be traced back to the TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS: emergence and widespread The development of new technologies adoption of digital GLOBALIZATION: technologies. The increasing interconnectedness of the world led to the need for individuals to be able to communicate and collaborate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. INFORMATION OVERLOAD: The abundance of information available online CHANGING NATURE OF WORK: The shift towards knowledge-based economies and the increasing importance of creativity and innovation